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Supporting academics and policymakers in sharing evidence-based research and ideas on the major social, cultural and economic challenges facing society regionally, nationally and beyond. Our over-arching vision is to share the University’s independent expertise with policymakers so they can make informed decisions about the most effective and sustainable ways to tackle these challenges, now and in the future.
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Cheering for the Other Party’s Outsider Candidates
As the 2020 presidential race heats up, Dr Christopher Raymond explores the phenomenon of cheering for the other party’s outsider candidates.
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Why We Need a Sign Language Act in Northern Ireland
The collapse of the power-sharing Executive in January 2017 means that progress towards the legal recognition of BSL and ISL has stalled says Dr Bronagh Byrne.
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Boris, Brexit, and the Border: An incendiary mix
The Irish border has become something of a potential tripwire for Boris Johnson’s premiership says Dr Katy Hayward
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A Northern Ireland Border Poll
This blog summarises comments made by guest contributor Alan Whysall at an event on border poll perspectives held in the School of Law at Queen’s on 25 July, organised by Prof Daithí Mac Síthigh and chaired by Conor McCormick. The talk built on a previous paper on the subject, published by the UCL Constitution Unit…
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Brexit, Tourism and the border
This summer has seen a slump in tourism in the southern border counties. Dr Lisa Wilson of the Nevin Economic Research Institute describes the impact that the current Brexit approach is already having on the tourism sector in Ireland.
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Facial recognition: ten reasons you should be worried about the technology
Facial recognition technology is spreading fast. Dr Birgit Schippers discusses the impact it could have on a political culture based on rights and democracy.
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Khmer Rouge genocide: Nuon Chea’s death has major implications for justice in Cambodia
Nuon Chea was appealing convictions for crimes against humanity and genocide when he died. Dr Rachel Killean and Dr Peter Manning, of the University of Bath, discuss whether his conviction stands, and the implication this has for justice in Cambodia.
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The social, climate and health reasons for making public transportation free
Northern Ireland is one of the most car reliant regions in Europe. Professor John Barry advocates for free public transport for all in order to bring about numerous social, health and environmental benefits.
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Recent no-deal threats show dangerous disregard for Northern Ireland and its fragile peace
With Brexit day approaching and the risk of no deal contributing to a growing sense of crisis in Northern Ireland, Dr Katy Hayward argues that the backstop is needed to protect hard-won peace.
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Sharing and caring for things for a Sustainable Economy
In this special long read, Professor John Barry looks at the quietly revolutionary potential of tool libraries and repair cafes to pioneer a new sustainable economy.